#Tricompleted (check). No whales in our swim lane.

The Triathalon is now over. The three of us who started together – finished together, as planned. Two of us who have never done a triathlon (me and Steve) were a little unprepared for the swells (despite the ocean looking very flat and calm). We had trained in the bay, but this was a bit different. We were glad for the swim to be over, we didn’t have to be pulled out by the lifeguards and made it out of the water, as demonstrated in the picture – I’ll be prepared next time.

Alison and I at the beginning of th race

First leg (swimming) done.. Check

The three finishers, not too bad for the wear. By the way, Alison and I placed first in our respective age groups.

Coach Jim couldn’t take the disorganization at intesection between funning and finishing – He took the bull(horn) into his own hands

The learning from the triathlon and life in general:

Stretch your comfort zone

Try something you are afraid to do

Don’t go for the perfect – getting a “b” is OK

Have Fun!

By the way, Alison and I finished first in our age class… I beat others in the 60-64 age class (and it was not an N of 1 in my category)… Woot! I am ready for the next one.

Go out and try something you never thought you would do… Double dare you.

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Sandi Feaster is a registered nurse and health educator. She has worked in the corporate world as well as taken care of people with chronic health conditions. Sandi is convinced that we can improve our lives by educating ourselves and learning how we can curate the life we want. It may seem simple, but exercise and eating healthy food is the foundation of a longer, healthier and engaged life.
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